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Business

Cobbs Creek: Business Association Members Work To Revive 60th Street

May 2, 2016 Tonii Mackie and Valerie W. Vaincoeur 1

The 60th Street West Market Street Business Association caters to the needs of the community and helps new businesses gain their voices. As opportunities for businesses continue to develop on 60th Street between Market Street and Baltimore Avenue, the […]

Education

Haddington: Volunteer Wants Library to Serve as ‘Beacon in the Neighborhood’

March 21, 2016 Valerie W. Vaincoeur and Tonii Mackie 1

Sheila Washington is a 62-year-old Overbrook resident who is passionate about the area. She has been the president of Friends of Haddington Library since 2008. Despite being retired, she loves volunteering in the Haddington library. […]

Business

Cobbs Creek: Larissa Mogano Works to Maintain Network with Neighbors

February 17, 2016 Valerie W. Vaincoeur and Tonii Mackie 2

Larissa Mogano has lived in the Cobbs Creek neighborhood for close to 10 years. She is one of the founders of the Cobbs Creek Neighborhood Association and promotes it heavily on Facebook. While there are […]

Business

West Philadelphia: Five Caribbean Restaurants To Know

February 2, 2016 Valerie W. Vaincoeur and Tonii Mackie 23

Cheesesteaks, hoagies and soft pretzels make the list when iconic Philadelphia food is the topic of conversation. However, these three foods are not the only stand-out dishes in the city. Caribbean food in particular blends […]

Amateur Sports

Logan: Local Legend Gives Back, Inspires Youth Through Basketball

July 14, 2015 Valerie W. Vaincoeur 2

Barrett Playground, located at 8th Street and Duncannon Avenue, is a haven for many of the youth in Logan. The playground is also the official location of the annual Marvin Kilgore Basketball Camp. This August […]

Amateur Sports

Logan: Outreach Program Disguises Life Lessons Within Neighborhood Pastime

July 14, 2015 Valerie W. Vaincoeur 0

Every summer, Bringing Everyone Together (BET) holds its Powerball basketball league for children ages 14 and under at Logan Elementary School, located at 1700 Lindley Ave. It gives the mentors at BET an opportunity to […]

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    January 22, 2021 Magdalena Mercy Becker 0
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